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Monday, Feb 17 2025

Top 10 Must-Have Vintage Jewelry Pieces for Every Wardrobe

Written by Shelby Montel

Top 10 Must-Have Vintage Jewelry Pieces for Every Wardrobe

Jewelry has always been a timeless accessory that can be passed down through generations and can be treated as a treasured heirloom. Like the tried and tested capsule wardrobe, there is one such piece of jewelry that we believe should be a staple choice in your jewelry box. We are talking about vintage jewelry, just like you need a trusted pair of your favorite jeans, sweaters, and some classic tees. You need to follow the same pattern for your jewelry choices as well.

In this article, we are going to run you down with our top picks for the top 10 vintage jewelry pieces that are an ultimate must-have for your everyday jewelry collection. 

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Classic and Old-School Studs

There is something so charming about stud earrings, which makes most of being drawn to them. Maybe it is because, as kids, we have seen our moms styling these with almost all of their outfits. This could be the reason why everyone’s first-ever piercing is a stud earring. These earrings are like setting a launch pad that would help us build our jewelry trajectory. Just like our well-trusted jeans and tee, stud earrings can be dressed up or dressed down depending on your mood and occasion. With all that explanation, we are sure you now know why lab diamond stud earrings have made it to our list of vintage jewelry.

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Revival of Bangle Bracelets

The next jewelry style that we have on our list for vintage jewelry is the revival of openable bangle bracelets. With us being your trusted next-door jewelry experts, we have got you covered with all your jewelry needs. With a vintage jewelry style like this that has been around for decades, you can add a playful and fashionable touch to your outfits. You can stack them up or wear them solo; one thing that we are sure about is the fact that these beauties will lend a delightful and jingling touch to your ensemble.

Emerald & Oval Fusion Lab Diamond Openable Bangle Bracelet

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Pendant Necklaces 

Necklaces have been around for a really long time and we believe it makes sense to label them as “everyone’s best friend.” Vintage jewelry like pendant necklaces is the easiest and best way to add a playful and classy touch to your outfit for the day. The best part is you don’t have to stick to one length for your necklaces; you can experiment with chain lengths to create a layered stack.

solitaire pendants 

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Iconic Engagement Rings

It wouldn’t be fair if we did not add vintage-inspired engagement rings while we are mentioning vintage jewelry. There is something that is just so charming about engagement rings that are inspired by the past. Our collection of vintage-inspired engagement rings has the essence of milgrain and filigree details. Vintage jewelry like an engagement ring for your partner, can truly be a dream come true kind of feeling if your partner has a soft spot for love and history.

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Toi et Moi Rings

Many Hollywood celebrities, like Megan Fox and Emily Ratajowski, have brought back the trend of this vintage jewelry piece, aka the Toi et Moi engagement rings. The rich and romantic history associated with this ring style wouldn't be fair if we did not mention it. To give you a quick rundown of this vintage jewelry style, the two stones on this ring symbolize each of the partners.

Toi et Moi rings

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Hoop Earrings

With a history dating back to ancient civilization, hoops have always made a statement. Now in modern times, with jewelry designs changing, hoop earrings come in a variety of styles, some in different shapes and sizes while some have diamonds on them. Go for lab diamond hoop earrings; they are the perfect addition to your modern yet vintage jewelry collection.

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Timeless Tennis Necklaces

Necklaces have a rich history! Every jewelry styling feels almost incomplete without styling it. A glistening tennis necklace that rests around your neck can help you get a lot of compliments for your jewelry choices. A piece of vintage jewelry like this can be worn as a standalone piece or can be layered with solitaire pendants.

Emerald Halo Station Lab Diamond Tennis Necklace

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Trendy Tennis Bracelets

We think the mention of diamond tennis bracelets will always be there wherever we are mentioning vintage jewelry. This bracelet style practically screams style, statement, and luxury all at the same time. You can layer it up with different other tennis bracelets to create a stack or you could layer it with your watch for a distinct and different look.

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Anniversary Bands

Since the beginning of time, rings have been associated with love and romance and what can be better than symbolizing it with a lab diamond anniversary band? In earlier times, anniversary rings were made with just plain metal bands but with time and style evolving alongside, you can now get anniversary bands that are studded with diamonds.

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Customize Vintage Jewelry

The last suggestion that we have on our list is customizing your vintage jewelry. We get it. You might be a bit skeptical about jewelry customization but fret not; with us, you can bring your dream vintage jewelry to life. You can choose from our create your own collection of rings, pendants, and earrings, or you can reach out to us to create bespoke vintage jewelry that is one of a kind. 

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If you are on the constant lookout for some vintage jewelry that can be the perfect addition to your or your loved ones jewelry collection, look no further. Explore our collection of vintage jewelry ranging from ever-so-classic stud earrings to vintage-inspired rings that help you get the picture-perfect proposal; Friendly Diamonds has it all. From 360-degree video and model view, you can view the look and feel of your selected vintage jewelry. So, browse through our collection today and add your favorite pieces of vintage jewelry to your cart!

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